Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for English

This comprehensive reference table lists common English irregular verbs, providing the Basque translation, the Infinitive, the Past Simple, and the Past Participle forms.

Irregular Verb Conjugation Reference

• Izan/Egon: be - was/were - been
• Irabazi: beat - beat - beaten
• Izatera iritsi: become - became - become
• Hasi: begin - began - begun
• Apustu egin: bet - bet - bet
• Puskatu: break - broke - broken
• Ekarri: bring - brought - brought
• Emititu: broadcast - broadcast - broadcast
• Eraiki: build - built - built
• Erosi: buy - bought - bought
• Hartu, harrapatu: catch - caught - caught
• Aukeratu: choose - chose - chosen
• Etorri: come - came - come
• Balio izan: cost - cost - cost
• Moztu: cut - cut - cut
• Egin (etxeko lanak): do - did - done
• Marraztu: draw - drew - drawn
• Edan: drink

Sentence Transformation Practice (81-106)

81. Original: I advise you not to do that.

    Transformation: If I were you, I wouldn't do it.

82. Original: "Let's go out and buy something," he said.

    Transformation: He suggested going out and buying something.

83. Original: If you happen to see Mary, tell her I'll ring her later.

    Transformation: Should you see Mary, tell her I'll ring her later.

84. Original: Someone left the phone off the hook all night.

    Transformation: The phone was left off the hook all night.

85. Original: Nobody ever heard anything of David again.

    Transformation: Nothing was heard about David again.

86. Original: You usually eat this kind of fish with a white sauce.

    Transformation: This kind of fish is usually eaten with a white sauce.

87. Original: A painter is painting

allowance-money given to someone regularly-pensión,subsidio
beech-a kind of tree- haya
blacksmith-a person who makes things from metal -herrero
bear (v) to allow something to continue when it causes pain aguantar
box (n) a "room" in a stables for one horse compartimento de un establo
breed (v) to produce young (horses or children) criar
canter (of a horse) to run, but not fast ir a medio galope
casually carelessly, not seriously despreocupadamente
champagne white sparkling wine champán
charm (n) the ability to please people and make them like you encanto
crush (v) to push something hard until it breaks aplastar
deny to say that something is not true negar
drunk (adj) feeling the effects of too much alcoholic drink borracho
estate (n) a large area of land... Continue reading "Vocabulary brat farrar" »

The Initial Encounter

She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene.
I said, "Don't mind, but what do you mean I am the one
Who will dance on the floor in the round?"
She said, "I am the one who will dance on the floor in the round."

She told me her name was Billie Jean, as she caused a scene.
Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of being the one
Who will dance on the floor in the round.

The Parental Warnings

People always told me, "Be careful of what you do,
And don't go around breaking young girls' hearts."
And Mother always told me, "Be careful of who you love,
And be careful of what you do 'cause the lie becomes the truth."

The Denial

Billie Jean is not my lover.
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one,
But the kid is not... Continue reading "Billie Jean: The Paternity Claim and Its Aftermath" »

Mystery and Paranormal Tales

The Scottish Castle Encounter

Gordon, Duncan, Fiona, and Heather visited Fiona's uncle in a Scottish castle. While sleeping on the fourth floor, they encountered the spirit of the uncle's ancestor. The ghost brandished a sword, leading to a tense confrontation.

The Astronaut's Digital Message

Anna, an aspiring NASA astronaut, received a computer from her uncle. She began receiving mysterious messages from an astronaut who had passed away ten years prior.

The Haunted House Mystery

Sally and her family lived in an old house where the kitchen was frequently found in disarray. The grandmother believed the culprit was her late husband. Eventually, the house crumbled to the ground, revealing footprints belonging to the grandmother'... Continue reading "Short Stories of Mystery and Paranormal Encounters" »

Complete the Second Sentence

1. We haven't eaten anything for hours. We're getting very hungry.
2. My neighbor asked me out, and we went on a date last night.
3. The children need something to drink. They're all getting thirsty.
4. My dad doesn't live with us. He and my mom split up when I was ten.
5. Mary and Steve aren't married anymore. They got divorced last year.
6. Stephanie has been sick for weeks. Her husband is starting to get very worried about her.

Match the Sentences

1. On August 4th, I became Sophia's husband. - b
2. I was in a romantic relationship with her. - d
3. We officially ended our marriage. - e
4. I invited him to come to the concert with me. - f
5. I had dinner with a man I'd never met. - a
6. I went on a blind date. - a
7. I got married. - b
8. I got engaged.
9. I was going out

The Canterville Ghost

Why did Hiram B. Otis receive negative reactions after he decided to buy Canterville Chase?

Because the house was haunted.

Where was Canterville Chase and how did people get there?

In England, he arrived at the nearest train station and then they take a carriage.

What event happened on the spot where Mrs Otis noticed the bloodstain?

It was Lady Eleanore’s blood and she was murdered by her husband Simon in 1575.

Why do you think the Otis family promised Mrs Umney a higher salary?

Because she was scared.

Why did Mr Otis close and lock the library before going to bed?

Because the blood stain was coming back and he wanted to see if it was the ghost.

What was the noise which awakened Mr Otis?

It was the sound of the ghost’s chains.... Continue reading "The Canterville Ghost: Summary, Analysis, and Questions" »

BE/WAS/WERE/BEEN/SER 

BEAT/BEAT/BEATEN/ABSORTO

BECOME/BECAME/BECOME/CONVERTIRSE

BEGIN/BEGAN/BEGUN/EMPEZAR

BEND/BENT/BENT/DOBLAR

BET/BET/BET/APOSTAR

BITE/BIT/BITTEN/MORDER

BLEED/BLED/BLED/SANGRAR

BLOW/BLEW/BLOWN/SOPLAR

BREAK/BROKE/BROKEN/ROMPER

BRING/BROUGHT/BROUGHT/LLEVAR 

BUILD/BUILT/BUILT/CONSTRUIR

BURNT/BURNED/BURNED/QUEMAR

BUY/BOUGHT/BOUGHT/COMPRAR

CATCH/CAUGHT/CAUGHT/COGER

CHOOSE/CHOSE/CHOSEN/ELEGIR

COME/CAME/COME/VENIR

COST/COST/COST/COSTAR

CUT/CUT/CUT/CORTAR

DIG/DUG/DUG/CAVAR

DO/DID/DONE/HAVER 

DRAW/DREW/DRAWN/DIBUJAR

DREAM/DREAMT/DREAMT/SOÑAR

DRINK/DRANK/DRUNK/BEBER

DRIVE/DROVE/DRIVEN/CONDUCIR

EAT/ATE/EATEN/COMER

FALL/FELL/FALLEN/CAERSE

FEED/FED/FED/ALIMENTAR 

FEEL/FELT/FELT/SENTIR

FIGHT/FOUGHT/FOUGHT/LUCHAR 

FIND/FOUND/FOUND/ENCONTRAR

FLY/FLEW/FLOWN/VOLAR

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